Monthly Archives: September 2012

The Gift Worthy of a Big THANKS

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Mark Shields

We get a psalm of praise for the gift worthy of big THANKS in Psalm 100. God is worthy of thanksgiving because of the promise given that Jesus will reign. When we are thankful, we have a positive attitude, we … Continue reading →

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Questions for Reflection – Psalm 100-102

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Mark Shields

Amazing things happen because of faith. Mountains are moved and dreams come true because the ONE who made the stars more numerous than the grains of sand on the beaches of earth is making the impossible possible. The mission of … Continue reading →

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Fundamentals of the Game

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Mark Shields

A new six part series has started at the church I worship at called “Game Plan”. We will be looking at the most practical ways to discover and embrace God’s game plan for our life. The first in the series … Continue reading →

Posted in Thoughts From Sermon | Tagged Christ, Christianity, Church, Cross, Dream, Eternity, Faith, Family, Game Plan, God, Gospel of Matthew, Holy Spirit, Hope, Loving God, Matthew, Mission, Podcast, Relationships | 3 Comments

Abundant Life with a Bright Outlook

Posted on September 15, 2012 by Mark Shields

The mission of this blog is to demonstrate an instrument for Bible study that uses technology to develop a better way to study the Bible by integrating the principles or core values God gives into our daily life at work … Continue reading →

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Conditioning the Spirit

Posted on September 14, 2012 by Mark Shields

Physical exercise conditions the body whereas repeated thoughts about our love of God and singing about it conditions the Spirit. I’d like to pass on a video that conditions the Spirit: Love the Lord – Lincoln Brewster. God is always present … Continue reading →